Hesse (Hessen) Nobility: Difference between revisions

When the [[Hanau-Lichtenberg|Hanau-Lichtenberg]] line was extinguished in 1736 a portion of its lands were inherited by Louis IX, a grandson of the last Count - Johann Reinhard III.&nbsp; Louis IX ruled his inheritance under the regency of his father until he became of age in 1740.&nbsp; He then ruled his lands in his own right with a residence in the capital of that area, Buchsweiler (Bouxwiller, France).&nbsp; A royal residence was maintained there until 1765 when his wife moved her residence to Darmstadt.&nbsp; Louis&nbsp; IX maintained a residence at Pirmasens. Three years later on the death of his father, Louis IX became the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt.&nbsp; (Note:&nbsp; This is a simplification of the jurisdiction of these lands and the residences of this royal family)<br>